ASC Podcast with John Goehle

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover a money-focused news segment — the anesthesia stipend crisis by the numbers, a refresher on the NOPAIN Act and the separate Medicare payment it created for non-opioid pain management, and a $12 million ASC valuation lawsuit in Iowa. We also share a few things we've been seeing in the field. Then we go all-in on the big one: CMS's just-r...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest ASC industry news — Surgery Partners rejecting a $3.2 billion buyout from Bain Capital to stay independent, new VMG Health data on surgeon recruitment and the shift in anesthesia staffing, and a leadership piece on why “chasing volume” can be a surge to the bottom. We also share recent experiences from the field on board cert...

In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona, and in our studios in Spencerport, New York, we share interviews with two of the conference’s featured speakers — Terry Bohlke and Daren Smith — and discuss the benefits of membership in the Ariz...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, Glove Shortages and we continue our year-long series on Artificial Intelligence with an interview with Mat Giladi at AmbuSun.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies .     Notes and Resour...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, debrief from ASCA 2026, review the new Anthem policy on out of network providers, discuss Cardiac Ablations in the ASC environment and in our focus segment interview Becky Ziegler-Otis Assistant Executive Director at the ASC Quality Collaboration.    This episode is sponso...

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center’s 2026 Annual Conference in Somerset New Jersey on May 6-7, 2026, we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.  This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX...

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners gathered to talk at the end of the first two days of the conference to talk about the conference and their experience.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems ,...

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners gathered to talk about the first full day of the conference, issues that they see in the ASC Industry, and their experience so far at ASCA 2026.     This episode is sponsored by Surg...

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners sit down before the conference started to talk about the conferences and what we hope to hear while we are at ASCA 2026.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information including Prior Authorization changes, a recent lawsuit related to billing, CON Changes, Fire Extinguisher Requirements, Medication management of High Alert Medications with Reversal Agents, and Supply Storage outside of the ASC. In our focus segment, we will discuss a recent Quality Safety & Oversi...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, review top technology hazards, review AORN guidance on double gloving, discuss the new RQI program from the American Heart Association, provide an update on survey finding trends, and in our focus segment, continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Michelle Coalson from DNV.    This episode...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information, review the regulatory impact over the past year on ASCs, discuss required Department of Transportation Training related to Regulated Medical Waste and in our focus segment, continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Noel Adachi, Chief Executive Officer for the Accreditation A...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the impact of recent weather events, provide an update on the New York City Nurses strike and how it could impact ASCs, introduce our upcoming Director of Nursing and Administrators Bootcamps, and in our focus segment begin our year-long deep dive into artificial intelligence with Mat Giladi from Ambusun.   This episode is sponsored b...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news in the industry, recent survey experiences, including a reminder about expiration dates, review 2025’s profitability breakthroughs and in our focus segment we discuss Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Andrew Herlich This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and  Ambulatory Healt...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest on hospital industry strikes, the need for non-generator-backed outlets in the OR, off-site sterilization, deemed vs. non-deemed status surveys, and in our focus segment, an interview with Rommie Johnson from ACHC as part of our accreditation organizations series.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems ,...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the industry. Instrument Decontamination and in our focus segment we discuss Balancing Physician Satisfaction with Patient Safety Through EHR Hard Stop Optimization   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems ,    Notes and Resources from this Episode: VMG health survey AAC Leader Expectations for 202...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the industry, including the nurses strike in New York City, look back on major ASC events in 2025 and in our focus segment, discuss the activities that need to be done as you begin the year, especially focusing on governing body activities.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions ,...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the current state of ASC Accreditation and the value of Accreditation and in our focus segment, Interview Tom Terranova with QuadA.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies .   Notes and Resources from this Episode: QuadA Website: https://www.quada.org/...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review common infection control and sanitary environment issues in ASCs and in our focus segment, discuss Navigating the Complexities of ASC Billing and Coding with Bob Lathrop from SIS.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems ,    Notes and Resources from this Episode: Cost pressures that battered...

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, including the delay in the Pre-authorization pilot and Anthem’s new policy on out-of-network providers.   In our focus segment we discuss the final 2026 CMS ASC/HOPD Payment Rule    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies .  Notes and Re...

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news about the ASC Industry, prepare for the 2025 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference on Thursday and Friday November 20-21, 2025 and in our focus segment discuss survey preparation and mock surveys with Katie Pierson with Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Sol...

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Golden, Colorado, we interview some of the attendees, speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX...

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the  Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Education Conference in Tulalip WA we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and...

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, discuss the effect of the Government Shutdown on CMS Surveys, review the recent Amazon Web Services issues and its impact on ASC Computer Systems and celebrate Cybersecurity Month with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information...

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , RFX Solutions , Medserve and  Ambulat...